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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.78, 910.40 and 394.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.78, 910.40 and 394.16 is: 543.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.78 : 910.40 = 394.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.78/910.40 = 394.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.78x = 910.40 × 394.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.78x = 358,843.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,843.26/659.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.88

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